Shipping Food from Mexico City to Long Beach via Ground Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food demands moisture-resistant inner packaging such as poly bags inside sturdy outer cartons. We recommend adding drying agents and using moisture-warning labels on all processed food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship dry food and bottled drinks together if all items are properly cushioned and Liquids are placed at the bottom of the carton. Most carriers recommend using cell partitions for liquid items so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding dry food.

Most international shipments of Ambient food will require detailed invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of snacks, you May also need free-sale certificates and certificates of origin, especially for animal-derived ingredients.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, insurance providers typically recommend comprehensive cargo cover that includes Leakage, breakage, and contamination. Be sure to list realistic replacement values of your snacks and record how goods are packed, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard beverages are shipped in non-refrigerated transport as long as you Avoid extreme heat and freezing. Most carriers recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on temperature limits, especially for sensitive beverages, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food shipped from Mexico to the United States must comply with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, including prior notice requirements. Importers must ensure that the food is labeled correctly and meets safety standards. Additionally, customs documentation must include a commercial invoice, packing list, and any necessary permits related to food safety.

Seasonal weather conditions can affect ground transport, particularly during the rainy season in Mexico or extreme heat in summer months. These factors may influence road conditions and vehicle performance, which can be important for maintaining the integrity of temperature-sensitive packaged food.

Customers have reported real-time updates on delays, a reduction in tracking time from 25–30 hours per week to 2–3 hours per week, more efficient management of many shipments, and the ability to quickly and efficiently update their own customers on project-based ocean freight shipments.

Teams can expect 50% less time spent tracking shipments, immediate visibility, fewer shipment errors and missed handoffs, better alignment between purchasing, logistics, and finance, and lower overhead with fewer manual check-ins.

Yes, within SAMMIE’s Smart Document Hub human help is one click away if your team needs additional support.